Neglective
//nɪˈɡlɛktɪv// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Neglectful. archaic
"[I]t is a wonder they ſhould be ſo neglective of their own children."
Example
More examples"[I]t is a wonder they ſhould be ſo neglective of their own children."
Etymology
From neglect + -ive.
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